Peace

Sami's back after having her sweet little bundle of joy so it is time for a new release and a new challenge at Sami Stamps.  The new image is so sweet!

Isn't it super adorable?!  The challenge this week is a tough one!  Let's see your white on white projects.

I colored Little Holly Unicorn with Copic markers and used the Silhouette to cut it out.  The embossing folder is actually one that is a frame, and I never thought I would use it.  I got it in a pack with three others, but it was the perfect complement for this image.  I printed the sentiment on my computer.

You have a chance to win some Sami Stamps prizes for playing along.  Just be sure to use a Sami Stamps image to be eligible to win.

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"

Spellbinders Elegant Ovals dies

Stampin' Up! Bitty Banners dies

I Am Roses flowers

Recollections enamel dots

Lace and ribbon from my stash

Welcome Baby!

Hello everyone!  It is an exciting time at Sami Stamps!  Sami has welcomed a new member into her family!  There is no new release while Sami gets to know her sweet little addition, so we are all using baby themed images from the shop.  The challenge this month is to use a sentiment.

 I chose Looking at My Sweet for my project.  So precious!  I colored the image using Copic markers and cut it out with my Silhouette Cameo.  I wanted mother and child to be the center of attention, so I did a larger image with minimal embellishments. 

Since the theme this month is to add a sentiment, it is so super easy to play along!  Just be sure to use a Sami Stamps image to be eligible to win a prize. 

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"
Stampin' Up! Stacks of Wishes stamp set
Stampin' Up! Bitty Banners dies
Jolee's Boutique 3D stickers
Bead Landing rhinestone heart
Recollections Sophia collection doily
Lace from my stash

Magical

It is time for the new release and new challenge at Sami Stamps.  Everyone loves unicorns so how about some Spooky Unicorns?!

        

How awesome are they!

This is my project using Halloween Magic.  I have to admit, I was going to go in a completely different direction with this project.  Then I realized I needed to check the challenge theme, which is add brown or kraft paper.  My thought processes came to a screeching halt as I tried to figure out how to make brown fit into my idea!  Then I remembered I had this paper pad from Carta Bella.  It is All Hallows Eve and is also available digitally on Snap Click Supply.  It fits the theme perfectly and it saved the day!

I colored the image with Copic markers and cut it out using the Silhouette Cameo.  Her hooves have silver Wink of Stella and her horn a little clear. 

You have all month to play along with us at Sami Stamps.  You have a chance to win some great prizes, just be sure to use a Sami Stamps image so you will be eligible to win.

Card measures 5" x 5.5"
Spellbinders Elegant Ovals dies
I Am Roses flowers
Ribbon from my stash

Salty Seahorses

It is time for a new challenge and a new release at Sami Stamps.  Sami has done it again and come up with some of the sweetest images this month!

          

Aren't they just the cutest?!  Our challenge to you this month is to add sequins or pearls.  Here is my project!

I chose to use Flower Seahorse for my new release project.  It was colored with Copic markers and cut out using the Silhouette Cameo.  I used some Viva Decor Pearl Pen on some of the accents around her head for an extra touch of pearls.  The background paper is from an awesome collection by Adrienne Looman called Ocean Melody.  It is available digitally on Snap Click Supply.  Every Wednesday is One Buck Wednesday.  They put a bunch of their collections on sale for $1!  I love One Buck Wednesday!

You can play along in the challenge to have a chance to win Sami Stamps prizes.  But you must use a Sami Stamps image to play along.  If you don't have one, there is usually a freebie in the shop.  Or you could pick up one of these cuties to use!

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Gold Labels 4

Darice Beach Waves embossing folder

I Am Roses flower

Recollections gemstone flowers

The Paper Studio seahorse charm

Pearls, ribbon, and lace from my stash

Dreamy

It is time for a new release at Sami Stamps and this month Sami has created a dreamy release for you!

     

Aren't these unicorns gorgeous and dreamy?!  I love them so much!  They are available in the shop now, so pop over and add them to your cart!

I used Rose Unicorn for my project and colored it with Copic markers.  I added a little silver Wink of Stella to the horn and the hooves.  I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the image.  The sentiment is from Rubbernecker Stamps' Discovery Words stamp set.

Our challenge this month is to use bright colors.  You have a chance to win fabulous Sami Stamps prizes for playing along.  Just remember to use a Sami Stamps image to be eligible.  Check the shop, there is usually a freebie available.

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"
Spellbidners Decorative Labels One
I Am Roses Flowers
The Paper Studio gemstone heart
The Paper Studio lace
Recollections silver glitter gems
Ribbon from my stash

What's the Buzz?!

Sami has such an adorable new release for you this month!  I am so in love with these sweet digis!  You can find them in the shop.

Aren't they just the cutest?!  I just had to color up Summer Flower Bee right away!

I think this card would make the sweetest friendship card.  Who wouldn't want to receive that swee smile in the mail?  This sweet bee was colored with Copic markers and cut out using the Silhouette Cameo.  I printed the sentiment.

The challenge this month is anything goes.  So easy to play along, but make sure you use a Sami Stamps image to be eligible to win.  You have all month to play!

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Sizzix Flowers embossing folder

Recollections pearls

Recollections trim

Ribbon from my stash

More Under the Sea

It is new release time at Sami Stamps and Sami has brought you two new mermaids!  Love these so much!  Along with the new release, the new challenge is to use flowers.  Both of these images fill the challenge theme for you, so it is super easy to play along.

This sweet mermaid is Flowers Under the Sea.  Her sister is Roses Under the Sea and you can find them in the shop now.

I colored Flowers Under the Sea with Copic markers and used the Silhouette to cut her out because she was a hair too big for the oval die.  I cut some coral using the Silhouette as well.  I created the cut file from a picture of coral.  

You have a chance to win Sami Stamps images for playing along in the challenge.  You must use a Sami Stamps image to be eligible.  Check the shop by clicking the badge below.  There is usually a freebie hanging out that you can use to join in the fun.

Come join us under the sea this month and play along.

Card measures 5.5" x 5"

Spellbinders Floral Ovals dies

I Am Roses flowers

The Paper Studio lace 

Cousin Designs by Me charm

Feeling Shy

Sami has been drawing up a storm for you and it is time to reveal the sweet new release for this month.  Along with the release comes a new challenge and the theme is embossing.  It can be wet or dry embossing for the challenge.

Aren't these giraffes just the cutest?!  I am totally in love with them.  You can find them in the shop.

I used Shy Flowers Giraffe for my project and colored him with Copics.  I used the Silhouette Cameo to cut him out.  I went with dry embossing on my card because I make a terrible mess when I wet emboss!  I have had this piece of paper in my scrap basket forever!  My daughter made something for a friend and I got the left over pieces.  I don't use a lot of animal prints, but this seemed like the perfect time to pull it out.  I still have some pieces left, but they are smaller than before. =P

You have a chance to win some Sami Stamps prizes just for playing along.  Be sure to use a Sami Stamps image on your project or you won't be eligible for a prize.  There is always a freebie or two available in the shop, so be sure to check.

I hope you will join us.

Card measures 5" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Elegant Ovals dies

Cuttlebug Cross My Heart embossing folder

Stampin' Up! Sending Love embellishments

The Paper Studio gemstone flowers

Lace and flower from my stash

Flying High

This week brings the new challenge and the new release at Sami Stamps.  Sami had some commitments that delayed the release, but it was so worth it!  They are adorable!




I decided to use Playing with My Plane for my project.  The theme for this month is blue.  Unfortunately, my worst nightmare came true and I forgot about the theme until my card was half finished!  I did manage to add some blue though.

This cutie was colored with Copic markers and I used my brand new Silhouette Cameo 3 to cut her out.  I was concerned there would be a learning curve, but it was super simple.

You have all month to join in with the challenge.  Just remember to use a Sami Stamps image and, of course, use blue!  If you don't have a Sami Stamps image, just pop over to the shop and check out the current freebie!

Card measures 5.5"x 5"
Spellbinders Elegant Ovals dies
A Muse Studio Landscape dies
Simplicity Lace
Recollections glitter gems (purple)
Michaels dollar bin gems (blue) and wooden word
Flower from my stash

Sweet Mermaid

Hello everyone!  It is the first Friday of the month and that means a new challenge and a new release at Sami Stamps.  The challenge is to use circles and Sami created this sweet mermaid for the shop.

I colored the mermaid with Copic markers and cut her out using the Silhouette.  I wanted her to look like she was floating in a bubble, so a circle die was the perfect choice!  I also used a Core'dinations embossed cardstock for the background.  I sanded it a bit so the embossed dots would look like bubbles too.

You have all month to play along with us, but be sure to use a Sami Stamps image to play along otherwise you will not be eligible to win.

I hope you guys run circles around us!

Card measures 5" x 5"
Echo Park Stitched Circles dies
I Am Roses flower (pink)
The Paper Studio enamel dots
The Paper Studio starfish charm

Frosty Kisses

Woo Woo!  It is the first Friday of the month and you know what that means!!  It is new release day at Sami Stamps!  You will love the releases for this month!  I just know it!  I don't have a watermarked panel to show you so you will just have to pop over to the blog and see for yourself.  The first Friday also means new challenge and this month our challenge to you is to add some sparkle.  Be sure to use a Sami Stamps image to be eligible to enter.

The release this month is called Snowman Friends and should be available now in the shop.  They are all super cute!  Why not pop over to the blog and check out what my teamies came up with.  Their projects are all so awesome!  This was colored with Copic markers, cut out using the Silhouette and her wings have clear Wink of Stella on them. You might think that I printed the sentiment from my computer, but I actually have a stamp that says "frosty kisses"!  I got it a a rubber stamp expo near my house from Endless Creations.  I forgot about it and was I excited to see it!

You have the chance to win Sami Stamps images for playing along.  First place wins a $12 gift certificate and second place gets $8!  Why not give it a shot?!  I hope to see your sparkly creation!

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"
Echo Park Stitched Rectangle dies
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder
La La Land Crafts Heart Banner Die
Stampin' Up! Bitty Banners dies
Jolee's Boutique glitter snowflakes
I Am Roses flower
Michaels dollar bin gems
Ribbon from my stash

OMG!

Hello everyone.  It is time for a little Sami Stamps inspiration.  Sami is taking some time to spend with family so we are showcasing some of her winter images this week.  I used Chilly Bunny for my project.  This is pretty much the way I felt in winter.  Since moving south, it isn't quite as bad, but I was definitely cold today!

I went a bit CAS as I was running out of time, but I am happy with it.  The snowflakes actually are part of the image, but I spread them out a little bit.

Don't forget you can still join in on the stripes challenge.  You have the rest of the month to get a project featuring a Sami Stamps image linked up.

Stay warm and have a happy holiday season.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"
Paper Smooches Quick Qwips stamp set